GLENDALE, Ariz. — Linebacker Shane Ray’s ankle injury kept him out of Thursday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals and created an opportunity for defensive end DeMarcus Walker.

Walker, a 2017 second-round pick, made the team as the sixth defensive lineman instead of veteran Clinton McDonald, who was cut and signed with Oakland. Walker, though, was a healthy scratch for the first six games because the Broncos opted to dress only five linemen.

Five of the Broncos inactives were injured players: Ray, left guard Ron Leary (Achilles), right tackle Jared Veldheer (knee, third consecutive game), cornerback Adam Jones (thigh, second consecutive game). Leary has been ruled out for the year.

Bowlen daughter hosting event. Brittany Bowlen, a daughter of Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, is stepping into the public spotlight Saturday when she co-hosts the 10th annual “Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show” for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in downtown Denver.

In July, Broncos president/CEO Joe Ellis said the 28-year old Bowlen had “expressed an interest,” in becoming the team’s next controlling owner. Since Pat Bowlen stepped aside because of Alzheimer’s in 2014, the team has been run by a three-person trust headed by Ellis.

Bowlen currently works at McKinsey & Company in Denver.

Several Broncos players, including linebacker Von Miller and quarterback Case Keenum, along with actors Jeremy Renner, Dakota Johnson and Jamie Foxx, are expected to attend the event.

Taylor making progress. Broncos receiver Jordan Taylor remains on the physically unable to perform list (hips) but was able to make a limited return to practice on Tuesday.

Because Taylor has participated in a team workout, it starts a three-week clock where the Broncos must decide to transfer Taylor to the 53-man roster or to injured reserve.

“Obviously being able to get out there with the guys, it’s what I’ve been waiting for this nine months or however long it’s been,” Taylor said. “Technically not 100 percent and still a little bit limited, but this is a pretty good week for me to get going (with the) lighter practices.”

Taylor laughed before starting the interview, saying he had to catch his breath because he was a “little out of shape. I have to get back into football shape. Being back out there, going through football drills, going against guys in live competition, I’ll get there.”

Taylor said he had a setback “about two months ago and (that) was obviously disappointing. The last month-and-a-half or so, I’ve started to really make progress.”

An issue for Taylor if he is cleared to play is roster space. The Broncos have kept five receivers since Week 2 and the fifth player, Tim Patrick, has been a solid special teams contributor.

No. 58 is No. 14. Per the NFLPA, Miller’s No. 58 jersey is the 14th-highest seller for the period of March 1-Aug. 31 and the best-selling jersey for a defensive player. Miller is the only Broncos player in the top 50. Miller is one of seven defensive players on the list, which includes 21 quarterbacks.